A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit-dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package?
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The expiration date on a repackaged unit dose package of solid dosage forms (such as tablets or capsules) would typically be based on the expiration date of the original bulk medication used to fill the unit dose packages.
When repackaging medications, pharmacies must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations. The expiration date assigned to the repackaged unit dose package should not exceed the expiration date of the original bulk medication.
Pharmacies often use expiration date labels or stickers that include both the original expiration date of the medication and the new expiration date after repackaging. This helps pharmacy staff and patients keep track of the medication’s shelf life and ensures that medications are used before they expire.
50% of labeled expiration date to a maximum of 1 year